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TROUBLESHOOTING
QUERY
ANSWER
Draught circulates around
the door.
the door.
When the oven is working, air circulates within the cavity.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the
door.
The door does not form an airtight seal so air may escape from the
door.
Condensation forms in the
oven, and may drip from
the door.
oven, and may drip from
the door.
The oven cavity will normally be colder than the food being cooked,
and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder
surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of
the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high
moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should
clear after a few hours.
and so steam produced when cooking will condense on the colder
surface.
The amount of steam produced depends on the water content of
the food being cooked. Some foods, such as potatoes have a high
moisture content. Condensation trapped in the door glass should
clear after a few hours.
Flashing or arcing from
within the cavity when
cooking.
within the cavity when
cooking.
Arcing will occur when a metallic object comes into close proximity
to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the
surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
to the oven cavity during cooking. This may possibly roughen the
surface of the cavity, but would not otherwise damage the oven.
Arcing potatoes.
Ensure all “eyes” are removed from the potatoes and that they have
been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant
flan dish or similar.
been pierced, place directly onto the turntable or in a heat resistant
flan dish or similar.
The display is lit but the
control panel will not work
when pressed.
control panel will not work
when pressed.
Check the door is closed properly.
Oven cooks too slowly.
Ensure correct power level has been selected.
Oven makes a noise.
The microwave energy pulses ON and OFF during cooking/
defrosting.
defrosting.
Outer cabinet is hot.
The cabinet may become warm to the touch - keep children away.
The display shows message
for “DEMO MODE”, or
the time in the display is
counting down very rapidly.
for “DEMO MODE”, or
the time in the display is
counting down very rapidly.
Your oven may be set in Demo Mode. To cancel Demo Mode, unplug
the oven from the socket and replug.
the oven from the socket and replug.
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TO REPLACE THE MAINS PLUG
The wires in the mains cable are colour coded
as shown:
Green and yellow stripes
as shown:
Green and yellow stripes
= EARTH
Blue =
NEUTRAL
Brown =
LIVE
As the colours in the mains lead of your oven
may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
may not correspond with the coloured marking
identifying the terminals in your plug, connect the
wires as described:
• The green and yellow wire to the plug terminal
marked E or or coloured green or
coloured green and yellow.
coloured green and yellow.
• The blue wire to the plug terminal marked N
or coloured black or coloured blue.
• The brown wire to the plug terminal marked L
or coloured red or coloured brown.
Make sure the terminal screws are tight and the
cable is held securely by the cable grip where it
enters the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven
must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,
50Hz alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical
connections you might damage the oven or
injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier
will be liable if this happens.
cable is held securely by the cable grip where it
enters the plug.
Like most appliances in your home, your oven
must be connected to a single phase 230-240V,
50Hz alternating current supply.
If you do not make the proper electrical
connections you might damage the oven or
injure yourself. Neither SHARP nor the supplier
will be liable if this happens.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST
BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about
your electrical supply ask a
qualifi ed electrician.
BE EARTHED
If you have any doubts about
your electrical supply ask a
qualifi ed electrician.
CALLING FOR SERVICE
• If you are unable to resolve a problem using
the checks covered on the last few pages, do
not attempt to service this microwave
oven yourself.
not attempt to service this microwave
oven yourself.
• Contact the dealer or supplier from whom
the oven was purchased in order to obtain
service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Customer Information
Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
service. Where this is not possible, please
contact the SHARP Customer Information
Centre.
Telephone: 08705 274277 (office hours).
• For general information and assistance with
oven queries, please contact our
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
Customer Information Centre:
U.K.: 08705 274277 (office hours)
Ireland: 01 676 0648 (office hours)
Website: www.sharp.co.uk/customersupport
• Replacement accessories may be obtained
from our main parts distributor:
Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: 0121 766 5414
Willow Vale Electronics Ltd.
Telephone: 0121 766 5414
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SPOON MEASURES
1.25ml
1
/
4
teaspoon
2.5ml
1
/
2
teaspoon
5ml
1
teaspoon
15ml 1
tablespoon
WEIGHT MEASURES
15g
1
/
2
oz
25g
1oz
50g
2oz
100g
4oz
175g
6oz
225g
8oz
450g
1lb
VOLUME MEASURES
30ml
1floz
100ml 3floz
150ml 5floz
150ml 5floz
(
1
/
4
pint)
300ml 10floz
(
1
/
2
pint)
600ml
20floz (1 pint)
COOKBOOK
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION & CONVERSION CHARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
DEFROSTING CHART:
INTRODUCTION & CONVERSION CHARTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
DEFROSTING CHART:
Meat, Poultry, Fish and Fruit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
COOKING CHART
Fish, Fresh & Frozen Vegetables and Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Brown Rice and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Brown Rice and Eggs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
GRILLING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
COMBI - 1 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
COMBI - 2 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
REHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 - 67
COMBI - 1 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
COMBI - 2 COOKING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
REHEATING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
RECIPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 - 67
INTRODUCTION
This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for this product. These will
give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities
of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to
conventional cooking.
This Cookbook contains a wide variety of recipes developed specifically for this product. These will
give you successful results and will save time and electricity. The recipes demonstrate the capabilities
of your oven and prove that microwave technology is the efficient and effective alternative to
conventional cooking.
COOKERY NOTES
• Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only
• Weigh all meat and poultry prior to defrosting and cooking, as labelled weights are only
approximate.
• Where dishes are covered use vented microwave cling film unless otherwise stated. Where dishes
are lined, use greaseproof paper unless otherwise stated.
• Note that all preparation times and serving quantities are approximate.
• All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination
• All ingredients are given in both metric and imperial measures. Use either set but not a combination
of both measures.
• Cooking results will vary according to the condition of foods, utensils and the oven. Please check
the cooking result and, if necessary, adjust cooking times accordingly.
• Serve all dishes immediately unless otherwise stated.
• Butter and margarine can be interchanged as preferred.
• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used as preferred.
• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C.
• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C.
• Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.
• Butter and margarine can be interchanged as preferred.
• Half-fat, skimmed or full-fat milk may be used as preferred.
• Where it is necessary to blend foods, use a food processor, liquidiser or press through a sieve.
• Chilled foods are to be cooked from 5°C.
• Ambient/fresh/dried/canned foods are to be cooked from 20°C.
• Frozen foods are to be cooked from -18°C.
CONVERSION CHARTS
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DEFROSTING CHART
FOOD
DEFROST TIME
COOKING
MODE
METHOD
STANDING
TIME
Minced Meat
5 Min. 30 Secs/
500g
30%
Place in a flan dish on the
turntable. Turn over 3 times and
remove any defrosted meat.
15 - 30 Minutes
Liver
10 Min. 40 Secs/
500g
30%
Place in a flan dish on the
turntable. Turn over 3 times and
remove any defrosted meat.
15 - 30 Minutes
Steak and Chops
12 Minutes/
450g
10%
Place in a flan dish. Turn twice,
separate during defrosting.
Shield.
15 - 30 Minutes
Sausages
7 Min. 30 Secs/
450g
10%
Place in a flan dish. Turn twice,
separate during defrosting.
Shield.
15 - 30 Minutes
Bacon
7 Min. 30 Secs/
250g
10%
As sausage above.
15 - 30 Minutes
Chicken Legs
8 Minutes/
450g
Stage1:30%
Stage2:10%
Calculate the cooking time and
divide into 4. Cook on 30%
for first stage then 10% for
remaining time. Turn 3 times,
seperate during defrosting.
Shield.
25 - 30 Minutes
Chicken (Breasts)
10 Minutes/
450g
10%
Place in a flan dish. Turn
3 times, separate during
defrosting. Shield.
25 - 30 Minutes
Whole Fish, fi llets
and steaks
7 Minutes/
450g
10%
Place in a flan dish. Separate
and re-arrange twice during
defrosting. Shield.
15 - 30 Minutes
Apple/
Blackcurrants/
Redcurrants/
Raspberries/
Blackberries/
Gooseberries/
Rhubarb/
Strawberries
7 Min. 30 Secs/
500g
10%
Place in a dish. Stir twice during
defrosting. Shield.
15 - 20 Minutes
Bread (sliced)
6 Minutes/
400g
10%
Place on the turntable.
Separate and rearrange during
defrosting.
5 - 10 Minutes
Pastry
(Puff or
Shortcrust)
8 Minutes/
500g
10%
Place on a plate. Turn over half
way through defrosting.
10 - 15 Minutes
Meat & Fruit Pies
(cooked)
4 Min. 30 Secs/
450g
30%
Remove from foil container.
Place in a flan dish.
15 - 20 Minutes
NOTES:
• Do not use the racks for defrosting.
• If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
• During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
• Do not use the racks for defrosting.
• If shielding is necessary, use small pieces of foil.
• During recommended standing time, wrap or cover food in foil.
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